davinwv Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Hammonddave's '61 B3 and Leslie 47 arrived at their new home on Friday. Here are some photos (including the Leslie being carried down the rolling hills of West Virginia): B3 Move-In Day Photos By owning this beast, I have realized a dream and life goal that began in my teens, and it sounds fabulous! As an aside, Modern Piano Moving was a top-notch service provider. They were professional every step of the way, and kept me informed of the status of my move - always calling me as promised and comporting with their estimated timetables. One question - the organ got a bit dusty while sitting in the warehouse in Missouri. Is there a safe way to wipe down the controls, manuals, etc.? I had a busy weekend, so I didn't get to just sit and play as much as I would have liked; however, there will be plenty of time for that now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig MacDonald Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Looks great!! congratulations!! Assuming it's not an excessive amount of dust, I think it's OK to carefully wipe them down, if it is excessive you might want to vacuum carefully with an attachment that has the really soft/fine bristles first. Just don't hose it down.. ;-) Enjoy! Craig MacDonald Hammond BV, Franken-B (A100 in a BV cabinet), Leslies 122/147/44W, Crumar Mojo, HX3 module, Korg Kronos, VR-09, Roland GAIA, Burn, Ventilator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Wright Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Wow! Congratulations! Have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davinwv Posted September 9, 2013 Author Share Posted September 9, 2013 Thanks guys! The dust is not excessive - just a slight bit that I'd rather not feel under my fingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kawai James Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Congrats - it looks superb! Man, am I jealous. ;( Employed by Kawai Japan, however the opinions I express are my own. Nord Electro 3 & occasional rare groove player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMcS Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 If that is how you have it arranged for playing, why not turn the organ around so you aren't staring at a wall and put the Leslie across the room so the sound has space to develop and the horn isn't popping your ear while the low rotor serenades your feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Analogaddict Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 What a sweet looking Hammond! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Congrats! I'd say, "enjoy!" but that's gonna happen whether I do or not. "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedKey Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Love it! Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outkaster Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Nice I was wondering what kind of dolly they used to move it. "Danny, ci manchi a tutti. La E-Street Band non e' la stessa senza di te. Riposa in pace, fratello" noblevibes.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B3Nut Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Happy new organ day! --- Todd A. Phipps "...no, I'm not a Hammondoholic...I can stop anytime..." http://www.facebook.com/b3nut ** http://www.blueolives.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicale Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Beautiful! Musicale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threadslayer Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Looks like a honey. Congrats! Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect. -Mark Twain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate stubb Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Welcome to the club! Moe --- "I keep wanting to like it's sound, but every demo seems to demonstrate that it has the earth-shaking punch and peerless sonics of the Roland Gaia. " - Tusker http://www.hotrodmotm.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobadohshe Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Congratulations! Fine looking beast you have there. I wonder if you'll be swimming in bass since your set up in the corner? Kawai C-60 Grand Piano : Hammond A-100 : Hammond SK2 : Yamaha CP4 : Yamaha Montage 7 : Moog Sub 37 My latest album: Funky organ, huge horn section https://bobbycressey.bandcamp.com/album/cali-native Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewImprov Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 What a beauty! Congrats! Turn up the speaker Hop, flop, squawk It's a keeper -Captain Beefheart, Ice Cream for Crow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesKeys Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 +1 Jimmy Those are my principles, and if you don't like them... well, I have others. Groucho NEW BAND CHECK THEM OUT www.steveowensandsummertime.com www.jimmyweaver.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJUSCULE Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 :thu: Eric Website Gear page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Alfredson Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Awesome! Enjoy! Keep it greazy! B3tles - Soul Jazz THEO - Prog Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Ferris Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Glad to hear there were no issues with Modern Piano Davin. Like I said, things can change in 6 years, so hopefully they got their s**t together a bit more then when I had the misfortune of choosing them for my cross country move. They sure did a number on my Steinway picking it up in Iowa and moving here to LA. I still haven't fixed the gouge they put on the lid. It's cosmetic and I've elected to put the dough into the voicings, regulations and tunings. Still at some point I'd like to get that fixed. The B3 & Leslie look great ! Congrats. https://soundcloud.com/dave-ferris 2005 NY Steinway D Yamaha AvantGrand N3X, P-515 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davinwv Posted September 9, 2013 Author Share Posted September 9, 2013 Thanks everyone! I have a lot of other gear in the room (I'll have to post some pics in the comffortable studio thread sometime), so the positioning is necessary. The Leslie is in the middle of the wall it is positioned on, but I plan to move it into the middle of the room when I record it. I've been meaning to do some treatment in the studio for a while; however, I always back out because I do most everything ITB. Now, treatment is a necessity! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgiles Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Beautiful - buttttttt, where are the pedals? Gotta' have pedals. chas Legend Exp,NC2x,Crumar Seven,KeyB Duo MK111,Nord C1,Nord C2D,Triton Classic,Fantom G7,Motif ES,SonicCell,BK7m,PA1x pro,VP770,TC Helicon,Leslie 3300,MS Pro145,EV SXA250(2),Traynor K4,PK7a,A70,DM10 Pro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davinwv Posted September 9, 2013 Author Share Posted September 9, 2013 The pedals are in another room. I just haven't set them up yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobadohshe Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Now, treatment is a necessity! I think so. Regardless of where the sound is coming from, those standing waves will accumulate in that corner where you're sitting. Could be a nuisance; maybe not, but it's something to think about. Kawai C-60 Grand Piano : Hammond A-100 : Hammond SK2 : Yamaha CP4 : Yamaha Montage 7 : Moog Sub 37 My latest album: Funky organ, huge horn section https://bobbycressey.bandcamp.com/album/cali-native Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MushMusic Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Never use 'Pledge', or any other slippery spray on the bench. E.M. Skinner, Casavant, Schlicker, Hradetzky, Dobson, Schoenstein, Abbott & Sieker. Builder of tracker action and electro-pneumatic organs, and a builder of the largest church pipe organ in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammondDave Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 I am in mourning now that I sold that organ... but the one thing that beings me great joy in all this is knowing that Davin will be a great player/owner. Enjoy, my friend... '55 and '59 B3's; Leslies 147, 122, 21H; MODX 7+; NUMA Piano X 88; Motif XS7; Mellotrons M300 and M400; Wurlitzer 200; Gibson G101; Vox Continental; Mojo 61; Launchkey 88 Mk III; Korg Module Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davinwv Posted September 9, 2013 Author Share Posted September 9, 2013 I'll send you some videos of it in action, Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmp Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 I was wondering about the pedals. I was so excited about getting a console with pedals. But after sixty years of not kicking pedals, I don't think there's any hope for me. Enjoy! --wmp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.J. Lewis Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Very, very nice - welcome to club Hammond ;-) ivorycj Main stuff: Yamaha CP88 | Korg Kronos 2 73 | Kurzweil Forte 7 | 1898 Steinway I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real MC Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Sweet board. Just leave the daggers out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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